Slitherine

Wondering why there's no Pharsalus scenario in FOG2, and if there's one in the works.

We already have the whole set of classic battles of antiquity: Marathon, Plataea, Gaugamela, Cannae, Zama, Chalons... Maybe Leuctra is missing but we've got Mantinea instead.

So why no Pharsalus? Is there something in the game engine preventing it? Has anyone attempted to do it?

With this I'm addressing to scenario designers and not the developer (who gave us Thapsus instead and it's cool).

I know I can always fire up the editor and make my own version but I will do it no justice.

Finally, I couldn't resist (sorry):

There is nothing special about Pharsalus to stop it being created for FOG2, although making it playable for both sides might be difficult, as Pompey's army is so much larger.

There are actually lots of famous battles not covered yet, it's not just Pharsalus, what about Metaurus, Baecula, Gabiene, Gaza, Paraitakene, Ipsos, Asculum, Beneventum, Munda, the list goes on and on!

Unfortunately I will not be creating any user made scenarios for FOG2 for several months, I am far too busy with other projects. It is a pity so few people are creating scenarios, it's not as difficult as it seems, and my guides tell you nearly everything you need to know. I am sure many people do much more complicated things in their day jobs! If I can do it, surely others can!

cheers

Paul

Indeed, there are still lots of missing classic battles, but I find this one the most glaring omission.

And let me tell you: your guides are awesome and most helpful, thanks to them I have started working on my own scenarios.

Thank you!

My current aim though is to add some Peloponnesian War battles, which imo the game is desperately in need for.

(If anyone is working on the same please, please don't stop doing them, as mine would probably suck and not being released).

Cheers.